Small steps

Joella has perked up quite a bit today. We just had a good time in the play room. Joella took several steps by herself and stood without assistance at the play centers. She's been asking for food almost continuously, but she's also still pretty picky about which foods she'll eat.

They're going to send the bacteria sample from her blood to Mayo Clinic to have it tested against various antibiotics. This process could take two weeks, so in the meantime, the doctors will send us home with an IV antibiotic similar to the one she's been taking in the hospital.

Joella also will receive platelets and a blood transfusion today or tomorrow because her counts are low.

Please pray for wisdom to know when it's safe for Joella to come home and for all the details surrounding caring for her at our house. Thank the Lord for small steps today!